Qing dynasty (1644-1912), three five clawed dragons including a frontal facing dragon encircling a flaming pearl to the center, amidst clouds, thick rim border of waves populated with auspicious and imperial motifs such as double coins, rhinoceros horns, and coral, exterior sides with two more five-clawed dragons and stylized bats alternating with swirling clouds, underside with six character Kangxi period mark within two circles in underglaze blue.

3 7/8 in., 21 1/2 in. diameter

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

I. M. Chait

Some glaze firing defects to interior surface.

$1,500 - 3,000